'69 Overlander breakfast nook

[PizzaChop]

Here's what I did in my '72 Overlander. Not very difficult (hardest part was the curves) but there are a few things I'd do differently next time.

The table drops down and rests on the 1x2" trim piece to make a nearly queen size bed.

I'm going to be doing it again soon in my '73 Sovereign as soon as I finish all of the systems (plumbing, electric, water heater, etc.)

I have lots of pics of the process.

[GT1963]

I just had these thoughts

singles to a double in the front - now lets see.....

breakfast in bed - as it should be with a table that does not tip on you....

company coming you can have a nap and have the table all set - but that might be a bit hard if you are napping on it...

With singles one of you does not have to be an acrobat to crawl over top.

....cuddling......well think about it - how much space do you take up when you cuddle? - and how much space is required and for how long on the uh well it would be sensored

....and kids that usually result from the above - will fight like tooth and nail if in the double but singles are perfect.....

....and there is room for the pets on the floor inbetween the singles - and if you are desparate for room - you could shore up the table with two legs and throw a sponge and sleeping bag up there for the friend met at the campsite.

So anyone building a dinette - It might be a good idea to have it versatile - like the short end by the door can be build with the original "Sliders" to pull out lenght ways too - that way you would have a choice of 2 single - but it PizzaChops case 3 singles or a KING bed for 5 tee hee.

[Hind-Sight]

Originally Posted by PizzaChop

Here's what I did in my '72 Overlander. Not very difficult (hardest part was the curves) but there are a few things I'd do differently next time.

PizzaChop, please expand on what you would do differently. I am looking at a 69 Overlander 27' and really like what you did with your dinette and bunk bed. It is exactly what we need for my family of 4 kids.

So what changes would you make?

Thanks,

[PizzaChop]

Andy,

I guess I'd construct just a little differently. It wouldn't be noticeable in the end product, but the underseat storage would be a bit easier to use and I'd probably lighten it up a bit by framing with 3/4" (doubled up where necessary) and face it with 3/8" oak plywood.

Unfortunately, here we are...one year later....Overlander is now in New Mexico with happy new owner and the Sovereign sits under a tarp, sad and neglected.

I'm not sure I can remember how I did it before. Hopefully it'll all come back. At least I've got the pics and measurements.

[mickandme]

Hi, I'm interested in seeing your dinette photos. Are they still posted somewhere? The link no longer is active. We have a 69 safari 23' that we want to build a dinette in. Any help would be appreciated.

[Safari Tim]

I built a dinette for my safari a while back.

You can see some photos here:
http://www.ldservice.com/tim/airstream/dinette.htm

I've since sold it so I can't measure anything. I got my basic ideas from the Mannings site:
http://globetrotter64.home.att.net/project2.htm

We really loved the improvement! Good luck.

Originally Posted by mickandme

Hi, I'm interested in seeing your dinette photos. Are they still posted somewhere? The link no longer is active. We have a 69 safari 23' that we want to build a dinette in. Any help would be appreciated.

[PizzaChop]

Mick,

Click on Overlander in my previous post. Scroll down and you'll find construction photos of the dinette.

[InsideOut]

We also built-in a dinette. Ours isn't a "U", but could easily be if we had more room!

Dinette

Shari